From Heraklion:Spinalonga ,Elounda & Ag. Nikolaos with Lunch｜Greece

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Spinalonga, the last leper colony in Europe, is located in Mirabello Bay at Elounda from where we take the boat for Spinalonga island. Originally, Venetians fortified the islet in 1579, by building a fortress with 40 cannons and they are actually the best preserved walls in Europe.

It used to be a leper colony from 1903 until 1957, where the lepers were isolated on the "borders" of the island , and could have a better life, medical help and economical support. The ruins of the market street with the shops, the hospital and many small houses can be explored individually.
***Kindly note that Every Tuesday & Friday the guiding will be by Official Guides that will escort and guide all participants into the Island . In the Remaining Days escort guiding will be available and all participants will be escorted into the island with a map provided by us !***

Leaving Spinalonga Island, we will pick-up your lunch from a local restaurant at Elounda , and the remaining time is free to explore or relax at the beach .
The next destination will be Agios Nikolaos, a town with 14.000 inhabitants which is built on the side of the Gulf Mirabello. In the center of Agios Nikolaos is the lake Voulismeni, probably created by an earthquake. Where, we can have a coffee break or a walk around the lake, which gives you a great view from above, over the center and the harbor of Agios Nikolaos. Next to the lovely harbor are shady thee-lined streets filled with shops give you the opportunity to do some “serious shopping”.

Before a take the road back , we will make a short visit at the olive factory in Malia and taste the famous Cretan olive oil.
***The visit at the Olive oil factory at Malia is not available for participants from Agios Nikolaos or Elounda .***